Chain Gang

Definition:

• A couple of tests that must run in a certain order, i.e. one test changes the global state of the system (global variables, data in the database) and the next test(s) depends on it.

Also Known As:

• Order Dependent Tests

References:

Quality attributes

• - Code Example

• - Cause and Effect

• - Frequency

• - Refactoring

• Anti-Patterns - Digital Tapestry

• Smells in software test code: A survey of knowledge in industry and academia

• Unit testing Anti-patterns catalogue